In an effort to be better people, we are attempting to rise at a crazy hour (5am) to exercise and spend time with God. Well, 5 hasn't happened yet (530 has!) but I've at least laid some of the ground work for eventually getting there. I have a short devo book I like to study and it's perfect for the morning, not too light, but certainly not too heavy. I like to chill on the couch in the living room while my husband does his quiet time in the office/den.
Post devotional time, it's workout time! Let's be honest here, I struggle with morning exercise. I'm cold and tired and usually still wearing my glasses. And I usually can't part with my bathrobe and slippers. Enter in my two favorite workout dvds that do not require me to give up either!
MTV Pilates.
I have had this dvd since the dawn of time. Seven years ago. I ordered it for myself shortly after we got married. And the pounds started to pack on. At the time we lived in this adorable (cramped) apartment that had a balcony. I would open the glass door, put my yoga mat outside and workout through the screen. At the time the complex was mostly full of old people, so even if someone saw me, they probably wouldn't have actually "seen" me. Right?
I was skeptical of the MTV association, but this dvd rocks the house. I don't sweat with it, can still wear my bathrobe AND it's a huge core workout. Awesome. It's the one dvd I recommend for anyone.
And my second fav for AM exercise, is the Denise Austin Fat Burning Dance Mix. Yes, Denise can get a bit perky for 5am. But the dance dvd isn't too bad and it gets your heart going. And she certainly doesn't leave you behind if you're a terrible dancer. Like me. Southern Baptist all of my life (except for that brief stint as a Presbyterian....).
Those are just a few of the MANY exercise tapes in my collection. I have a penchant for gimmicky workouts. I have an exercise ball, a boot camp dvd, P90x (we got it free and in my opinion, it sucks) and even a Jillian Michaels one (seriously, she's just too mean). But these two are tried and true and my favorites.
We're only 2 days into this early arising thing. But I feel a new trend coming on.
Post devotional time, it's workout time! Let's be honest here, I struggle with morning exercise. I'm cold and tired and usually still wearing my glasses. And I usually can't part with my bathrobe and slippers. Enter in my two favorite workout dvds that do not require me to give up either!
MTV Pilates.
I have had this dvd since the dawn of time. Seven years ago. I ordered it for myself shortly after we got married. And the pounds started to pack on. At the time we lived in this adorable (cramped) apartment that had a balcony. I would open the glass door, put my yoga mat outside and workout through the screen. At the time the complex was mostly full of old people, so even if someone saw me, they probably wouldn't have actually "seen" me. Right?
I was skeptical of the MTV association, but this dvd rocks the house. I don't sweat with it, can still wear my bathrobe AND it's a huge core workout. Awesome. It's the one dvd I recommend for anyone.
And my second fav for AM exercise, is the Denise Austin Fat Burning Dance Mix. Yes, Denise can get a bit perky for 5am. But the dance dvd isn't too bad and it gets your heart going. And she certainly doesn't leave you behind if you're a terrible dancer. Like me. Southern Baptist all of my life (except for that brief stint as a Presbyterian....).
Those are just a few of the MANY exercise tapes in my collection. I have a penchant for gimmicky workouts. I have an exercise ball, a boot camp dvd, P90x (we got it free and in my opinion, it sucks) and even a Jillian Michaels one (seriously, she's just too mean). But these two are tried and true and my favorites.
We're only 2 days into this early arising thing. But I feel a new trend coming on.
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