Thanks to everyone for the anniversary wishes! I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by! Rather than exchange gifts, we decided this year to treat ourselves to a nice long dinner. It may sound silly, but getting dressed up and taking the time to go out to a nice restaurant during the hectic work week is a rare treat, and it truly felt like a special night out. We chose the Chart House in Annapolis. Its been on my list of places to check out for awhile now, especially since it sits literally on the water. The view was spectacular and the company even better!
In thinking about how crazy the week can get, whether you are working in an office or running after little ones, I was wondering what you all do to stay fit? I’ve really struggled over the past year to make it to the gym as often as I used to. I try and make my favorite yoga class, but it often involves me coming in late and tripping over matts on my way to the back row. Not exactly a zen moment. Some nights I sweet talk Floyd into going on a walk with me, exercise that lets us share our day while stretching our legs. However most nights I’m ashamed to admit I don’t find the time for working out like I should. It somehow always pulls the short straw in my list of short-term priorities.
One thing I started doing that really seems to work for me is using the DVR or Netflix “Watch Instantly” to do home video workouts. It really cracks me up to workout to my ol’ jr. high standby Cindy Crawford. Those suckers stood the test of time! They still hurt! And if I can only get 20 minutes or so in I pop in my new favorite Wii game, Just Dance and groove until I break a sweat. Hey at least my arse is moving while laughing, right? If you all could only picture my uncoordinated effort at trying to keep up with Brittney’s Womanizer!
So how about it? Any other tips for me on how to squeeze in some workout time in a long stressful day? Any favorite on demand videos we should all check out?
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When I was in college, my ole’ standby was the highly energetic Billy Blanks; Taebo. He has a 30 minute work-out that rocks. I would do that between my morning and afternoon class. It was great! I wonder where that tape is. I might have to bust it out!
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I have such a visual to you doing the Cindy Crawford workout now
teehehehee! I am not a work out girl so not much help. I’m usually up for a 20 minute power walk for some fresh air though!
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If the weather is nice, I walk during my lunch break. Sometimes 30-45 minutes. Even better when I remember my ipod!!
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Huh I never thought of using Netflix instant for workout videos! Smart!
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Woo hoo!! Have a great weekend ~~
xoxo
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Ha! This reminds me of the Jane Fonda Workout video i used to work out to!
These days….hmmm….i’m lucky enough that my work is a five minute cycle along the prom..town is just 10 mins..i know it’s not much, but every litlle helps!
I miss my dog, i used to love walking him to the local nature reserve.
Dancing i find is great excersise, problem is, i still think i can dance like i used to when i was 20. ouch…
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I haven’t worked out this whole week because of a headache. I hate when life gets in the way of working out!
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Just dance is an amazing workout! And totally fun. Two birds with one stone I say.
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Congrats on your anniversary! I don’t really exercise the normal way. I just turn on music and dance in my room. I walk a lot around my neighborhood.
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Oh Megan.. I am so sorry for you belated Birthday wishes..
Hope you had a great time
LOx
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Happy Anniversary!!!!!!!
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Squeezing in a workout requires the skills and talents of a magician. We have been debating on getting a treadmill to help, but finding a good place for it is the problem.
Enjoy your weekend.
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I have no advice whatsoever! I’m horrible about working out! I guess not for long though!
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I use the OnDemand FitTV stuff a lot. They actually have some pretty good yoga programs on there from time to time that I like to do!
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Sorry I missed your Anniversary. Happy Anniversary! A night out to eat is always special.
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how fun! I think it’s the best way of working out Megan! happy friday! xo
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I need to get a Wii!!!! I wanna dance….that way I can play with my lil girl and dance/workout at the same time…great idea!
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
September 18th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
@Meli, OMG kids would love that. Last weekend I had my 3 yr old niece practicing yoga moves with me and she loved it. She was surprisingly good as well!
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ha ha love it! I have not tried that game on the WII. I just might have to now. I love how they have wii fitness though, I am all about that.
Rachael
p.s. be sure to check out my Lil Petite Jewelry Giveaway when you have the time
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I love going on a bike ride. I don’t get too sweaty which is important if I am pressed for time and I am able to maintain my weight if I do it a few times a week.
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A long dinner sounds perfect!
I love the Biggest Loser workouts ondemand. They aren’t that fun, but they are only 25 minutes and you sweat immediately!
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I fit it in anywhere, but I am a workout fanatic. Tonight I will test my ability for pain and run with the Jr. High Cross Country team…wish me luck.
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The BonBon Rose Girls Reply:
September 18th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
@sara@domesticallychallenged, Good for you! Don’t let those kiddos show you up, ha!
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Ohhhh. I love the Chart House. We have one here and we haven’t been in years.
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Lucky for me, there’s a treadmill in my dorm. I may or may not work out while I watch Jeopardy — I’m pretty cool.
xo Josie
http://winksmilestyle.blogspot.com
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Our cable has fitness on demand where you can do dance, yoga, or cardio workouts in your living room. Those can be fun!
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I love the Just Dance!! It really gets your heart going!!
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That game Just Dance is so much fun! I played it with my cousins and we had a blast. And Cindy Crawford’s better than Jane Fonda, which is what my mom grooves out to.
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omg i love this salsa cardio workout on Netflix instant watch lol I do it all the time–so fun and i really get a good workout from it ( :
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I don’t do this now because I don’t have On-Demand, but my parents do, and while visiting them I’ve done some of the free workouts offered. There was a Bollywood dance workout that was a lot of fun!
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Do you have Wii Fit? You can do yoga without the audience (ha!) or customized workouts, etc. There’s even some fun games. I’m so not a fan of working out, personally. I never minded walking because it’s pretty mindless and I’ll just bop along to my iPod. (I’m one of those gals who can sit and listen to music and be entirely entertained. Silly.)
P.S. My cousins have that Just Dance game. I got to see the four year-old bust a move this summer, totally adorable. He’s the best of the family! (That should clue you in to the skill level of my family. Except my sister, who’s a ballerina. Yeah, we’re not sure where she came from.)
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I usually watch tv and work out at home if i don’t have time to fit the gym in. i grab my big bouncy ball and do exercises for 45 minutes while watching the boob tube.
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I kid you now that Cindy video is still the best workout there is. I still use the VHS edition with the sound muted while i blast my itunes. I also walk my dog but that hardly counts does it?
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so funny! i have two friends who swear by that cindy crawford video. i guess it psychologically helps to stare at cindy’s body with a goal in mind. another one of my favorite netflix watch instantly videos is “10 min solutions: target toning”, it’s easy and your’e totally sore the next day. love it.
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