Recently went to Florida for Spring Break with the girls. Had an absolutely wonderful time. The location was gorgeous and the weather was more perfect than we could have dreamed. But, do you know what it takes to get a girl ready for swimwear season? In March? Whew! Talk about hitting the gym hard. Thankfully all that hard work paid off and once again ready for swimsuit season. Well, as ready as one can really be. Women will always find our own flaws and wish there were things they could improve...One thing I did notice. Trying to lift my teeny-tiny-skinny-a-rail child, I got her lifted up but only for a brief second. The aftermath left us both eating sand! I have got to get some upper body strength. I have tried and tried to build upper body strength but something just isn't working. Lower body, better than good. Upper, not so good. Frustrating.
Even on vacation I try to sneak in exercise but it has to be FUN outdoor exercise, no gym. Everyone is thrilled. I mean, look at that excited face on CB. She can barely contain her enthusiasm. I keep telling her that "one day" she will thank me for making exercise a part of her lifestyle. That and all the other things I tell her she will be thankful for!
So, what about all of you fitness junkies out there? What advice would you give? The typical eat right and exercise are already covered. However, are there particular foods or exercises that really work for you? Oh, and any advice you'd like to throw in on how to make your teens grateful...well, nevermind ;)
Recently went to Florida for Spring Break with the girls. Had an absolutely wonderful time. The location was gorgeous and the weather was more perfect than we could have dreamed. But, do you know what it takes to get a girl ready for swimwear season? In March? Whew! Talk about hitting the gym hard. Thankfully all that hard work paid off and once again ready for swimsuit season. Well, as ready as one can really be. Women will always find our own flaws and wish there were things they could improve...One thing I did notice. Trying to lift my teeny-tiny-skinny-a-rail child, I got her lifted up but only for a brief second. The aftermath left us both eating sand! I have got to get some upper body strength. I have tried and tried to build upper body strength but something just isn't working. Lower body, better than good. Upper, not so good. Frustrating.
Even on vacation I try to sneak in exercise but it has to be FUN outdoor exercise, no gym. Everyone is thrilled. I mean, look at that excited face on CB. She can barely contain her enthusiasm. I keep telling her that "one day" she will thank me for making exercise a part of her lifestyle. That and all the other things I tell her she will be thankful for!
So, what about all of you fitness junkies out there? What advice would you give? The typical eat right and exercise are already covered. However, are there particular foods or exercises that really work for you? Oh, and any advice you'd like to throw in on how to make your teens grateful...well, nevermind ;)
