Crunchless Abs Blog

Flat Abs Without Crunches

2010-08-04T20:22:00.000-07:00

So you know I'm a big fan of the Crunchless Abs program. It's the smartest workout series I've ever tried. Crunchless Abs demonstrates workouts for real people - starting from the ground up and getting more advanced as you get stronger. It really pushes you toward flat abs in a supportive way and without crunches. But I just ran across this new product, also from Linda LaRue: Core Transformer. Do you know what it is? I haven't clicked around yet. It looks like a fancy resistance band type of tool - have you tried it?

10 Minutes a Day to Sexy Abs

2010-08-01T18:29:00.001-07:00

A 10-minute workout. That's it! Just 10 minutes a day is all that the Crunchless Abs program asks of us. Devoting 10 minutes a day to working your abdominal core - with NO crunches - will yield the sexiest abs you've ever had. What else do you spend 10 minutes a day doing? Washing dishes? Taking a shower? Standing in line for a latte? Playing around on Facebook? What a solid investment of time. There's really no excuse not to invest that 10 minutes in your health, your fitness, your core strength, your gorgeous abs.

Count Calories to Lose Weight

2010-07-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Success! I lost 1 pound this week! I can't even believe it. I started a food journal, writing down everything I ate. I haven't gotten into a good rhythm yet of calculating the calories - this part still feels like a chore. I think it'll get easier as I learn what caloric values are in foods I eat regularly. Just the fact that I'm documenting what I eat is a huge step in the right direction toward being very aware of what I'm putting in my mouth. I highly recommend it. And if you're willing to show your food journal to someone else, so much the better - you'll feel even more dedicated to eating right. Because who wants to admit that they ate that whole bag of cheese puffs?
Here are some websites you can use to help you calculate your calories:
http://www.my-calorie-counter.com/
http://www.calorieking.com/
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
I'm eating a bit more protein than I usually do, because i'm trying to drop some fat and add some muscle. I'm building up those abdominal muscles, and melting off the fat layer that hides my ever-strengthening ab muscles. And, I'm trying to get into a more regular rhythm of eating. I've always been a bit of a grazer and also kind of an over-eater. So, while those are difficult habits to break, I'm at least aware of it now and trying to make the changes necessary to unveil beautiful abs. My diet has always been a little out of whack - eating too many starchy carbs and not enough fruits and vegetables. So, I'm trying to work that out. And adding in the protein that I was really missing. It's all delicious. The thing I'm missing the most is the baked treats made with refined sugar. That was my main staple that I'm trying to do without entirely. Whew! Difficult! But it will be absolutely worth it. The Crunchless Abs program is so do-able... I don't want to be putting in the energy and time on the workouts and messing up on the diet part of it. The exercise is only part of the equation! We've got to eat right, too!

"Wishing" Is Not an Effective Fitness Plan

2010-07-06T06:56:00.000-07:00

It seems that merely recognizing I have some extra fat lying around is not enough to make it go away. If wishes were horses we’d all take a ride. That’s right, it turns out wishing is not an effective fitness plan. So, the time has come for me to start counting calories. I know, I know, calorie counting seems so 1980s, but hey, the ‘80s are back, haven’t you heard? So, my goal is to lose one pound in the next 7 days. I know some people have much loftier goals, but I want to start small, realistic. I want to start this little program with a success. As far as I’m concerned, success is the right foot to put forward! OK, so the crunchless abs Cardio Core Sculpting video is going to play a part in my one-pound-reduction goal. And, yes, I’ll be counting calories. This means keeping a food journal. Some of you have smart phones (you lucky dogs!) and can download calorie-counting apps. More power to you! I think this is one of those great apps that can really make a different in your health, therefore in your life. The thing is that I’m not accustomed to paying a lot of attention to the calories in the foods I eat. The food journal will make me aware and probably influence what I’m putting in my mouth – there’s nothing like a visual record to keep me on my toes! Wish me luck.

Unveil Your Beautiful Abs - Burn That Fat

2010-06-29T18:15:00.000-07:00

I've just had to come to terms with the fact that I'm carrying around some extra weight around my midsection. I believe they call it a spare tire. And as soon as I realized that indeed I have extra weight that didn't used to be there and really shouldn't be there now, I started to feel it all the time. When I'm walking, I feel it move. When I'm sitting, I feel it wrapped around my core like insulation. It's a terrible feeling! I really was pretty oblivious to it before. I guess it sort of comes and goes, but I'm suddenly hyper-aware of it and need it to go away. I need to melt it off. The best way I know of is the Cardio Core Sculpting video that is part of the Crunchless Abs series of workout videos. This fat blasting routine is serious business. And the thing is, it doesn't really matter how much I do the wonderful Crunchless Abs toning exercises if I'm not willing to sweat and dance away the fat that is covering those ever-stronger abdominals. So, look in the mirror. Give yourself an honest evaluation. See if you've got some extra padding that is hiding your beautiful abs that are just waiting to be unveiled! And then grab your video and get to it!

Strip Down to Strong Abs

2010-06-27T08:59:00.000-07:00

Summer is officially here in every way. It’s hot. Really hot. And people are shedding their clothing - stripping down to as little as possible. I’m struck by how many shirtless men look GOOD in nothing but shorts and sneaks, and I wonder how many have tried the Crunchless Abs program. I’ll bet most of these guys are laboring away in gyms and at home on their pull-up bars and overpriced exercise machines in order to sculpt their six-pack abs. Do they know that there is an easier way? The Crunchless Abs exercise videos are pretty darn revolutionary, if you ask me. Linda LaRue has eliminated the traditional floor crunch in favor of a multitude of much more interesting exercises that work out every segment of your abdominal core. The ingenious combination of moves eliminates unnecessary stress and strain on your neck and back and tailbone. The Crunchless Abs moves are the most efficient method of obtaining rock hard abs that I’ve ever seen.

10 Easy Minutes to Flat Abs

2010-06-03T07:48:00.000-07:00

My new favorite workout is the Crunchless Abs Workout #3. Whew! It feels so great. It's an interesting combination of modified yoga poses and other motions that really give your abs a fantastic workout. What I love about this abs exercise video is that it's gentle enough to do in the morning, but is seriously challenging at the same time. It gets my whole body warmed up. You must use your arms in a dedicated way, and your ham strings get this great stretch throughout. So often, abdominal workouts ignore the rest of the body, and even stress out other parts of the body, for example the neck, shoulders and upper back. And I just hate that. But this workout invites you to use your entire arms in downward dog and plank and scissor arms. And your shoulders will feel appreciated when moving quickly between a crouch and plank, shooting your legs straight out behind you. I can see that this is also a great practice move for working my way up to how they do this on the Rodney Yee yoga video I have. I never could do it on there, but this is a fantastic intermediate step to accomplishing that feat of strength: the seamless move from standing to plank. Your legs will feel stretched, lean, long, strong, when you do one of my favorite moves in this video - I'm not sure what it's called. But you do this nice fluid motion that enlists the aid of your pelvic muscles and your glutes to accomplish an exercise that doesn't feel too strenuous, but is clearly working loads of muscles. It also helps to get you to pay attention to isolating certain muscles to maintain a really still basic position while you're letting your legs glide up into the air and back down. It's a good one. You're going to feel sexier after you've done this workout. It feels so good, you might even want to try doing it twice in a row!

Many Benefits from Crunchless Abs Workouts

2010-05-23T18:01:00.001-07:00

When I began the Crunchless Abs program, I thought that flat abs were definitely the most important goal. But it turns out that there are other benefits to these exercise videos. Because they strengthen your abdominal core, you’ll notice that you take new strength into everything you do. Your posture improves. And it brings you into your body. You become aware of your muscles and how you’re using them when you go about your regular activities. Gardening, house work, sports and other forms of exercise, and the like. You will get a new sense of how you use your body and more control over every move you make.

You can feel your core abdominals activate and help with upper-body work you do around the house and yard. You’ll even feel your abs kick into gear when you’re climbing a hill. You’ll get straighter, taller, and it will be easier to trudge upward.

One of the ways that the workouts give you this well-rounded core improvement is that there are a big variety of moves featured. Incorporating various poses from the traditions of yoga and pilates keeps it interesting and gives your body a great workout. Hopefully you too will notice this variety of benefits from this program that also happens to give you sexy abs without crunches.

Crunchless Abs vs. Mini Ab Circle

2010-05-11T13:37:00.000-07:00

So, I'm at a friend's house and she has a device called the Mini Ab Circle. Seems like a cool little gizmo that allows you to do various simple movements for working out your abs. But, here's the downside: it's hard on your knees. Well, it's hard on my knees, and I don't have particularly troublesome knees. I probably tried it out for about 4 minutes, doing maybe 6 different moves. And when I stopped, owie. My right knee really was sore. The reason for this is that all of the exercises have you down in a kneeling position. So while I love the idea that you can just do these repetitive motions while you're watching TV, I'm not so sure I could stand to do it regularly if it was hurting my knees like that. FYI, the mini machine is $99 and the larger version is $199. Not too bad, but WAY more expensive than the Crunchless Abs program.

So there are two upsides of the Crunchless Abs program: very inexpensive, and really low-impact on your body. You get great results on your abdominal core without stressing other joints and muscles in the process.

Grab Your Towel and Sculpt Your Abs

2010-05-02T19:19:00.000-07:00

I have to say, my favorite workouts require little to no equipment. This is one of the things I absolutely love about the Crunchless Abs program. In the Crunchless Abs 2 workout, all you need is a towel. That’s it. And in just 10 minutes a day, I’m working my way toward firmer, stronger, sexier abs. It’s all about making them work – repeatedly. And not just some of the abs, but all of your abs. Side obliques, lower abs, upper abs – all of your core gets activated and put to work. These are really simple exercises! It’s not rocket science. Getting taut, sculpted abs isn’t a big mystery and won’t require a ton of time, but it does take consistency – you’ve got to commit to working on them just about every day if you want to see results.

Now, the killer move in this program is the pushup. Whoa. As I’ve gotten older, my upper body strength has really diminished. This would explain why I’m starting to get those flabby upper arms I never thought would happen to me. Must resist!! Tracy Mallet leads us through really clever exercises that trick your abdominals into working hard – you just won’t believe it till you try it. The most amazing little move to me is when you drag a towel across the floor with your arm – it’s crazy how it taps directly into your abs and makes them work hard.

Use Your Crunchless Abs As You Hike

2010-04-14T18:33:00.000-07:00

I went for a hike this morning – it was gorgeous! The air was crisp and the sun was nice and warm. Everything is greening up and the mud has finally dried out. I’ve found a loop at a nearby trail system that I really like. It starts with a nice gentle warmup, and gradually builds intensity, until the peak; then there’s a great section of camelbacks and slopes that are fun to try a slow jog on. The whole loop takes me about 40 minutes. When I first started, it took me 45, so I’ve cut 5 minutes off of my exercise time, but increased the workout and am feeling the benefits of doing it regularly.

Right at the end of the hike, there’s a steep incline. This morning, as I completed that last leg of the trail, I felt the benefits of the Crunchless Abs workout. As I climbed up that hill, I consciously zipped up my abs and felt my whole core strengthening. From the bottom of my lower abs, right up through my torso in a straight line to the top of my head, it felt like my core was pulling me up the hill. I can't tell you how different this was than relying 100% on leg power. Much better! I thought of yoga classes, where the instructor tells you to lift your spine, and to continue lifting right up through the top of your head. It worked. My whole body was involved in moving me up that hill and it made the whole experience feel so much better. I love feeling progress!

A Good Foundation for Your Workout

2010-04-05T07:19:00.000-07:00

I have to admit that I never knew the value of proper running shoes for exercising in until I bought a pair - my first pair - this weekend. Don't cheat yourself out of proper footing. I've become an overnight convert to outfitting yourself well - giving yourself every opportunity to protect your body from injuries and unnecessary wear-and-tear while you're working out. The running shoes fit PERFECTLY - the high tech materials they're made of, and the lace-up style fully hugs my foot, and even my heel, which always slips in every other pair of shoe. If you've never invested in a pair, go to a sports store with sales people who really know their stuff and can help you make an educated choice about what's best for your needs. It'll be great for the aerobics portion of the Crunchless Abs program! And try on lots of pairs so you really feel the difference - you'll know when you're in a pair that works for you.

Mambo Your Way to a Hot Body

2010-03-26T11:51:00.000-07:00

The Crunchless Abs Cardio Core Sculpting disc is really challenging. The idea is that you've been working hard on building your abs with the previous workouts... but if you've got a layer of fat veiling all that hard work, you've got to bust it off. So, the Cardio Core Sculpting disc instructs with some killer cardio activity. The format is very dance-like, requiring some coordination and stamina. If you have weak knees, exercise caution. There's a lot of twisting motions that are so great for your abs, but you know your own limits. Challenge yourself and have fun!

Get Ready to Bare Your Tight Abs

2010-03-13T10:25:00.001-08:00

Spring is in the air and that warm sun is bringing on thoughts of sunbathing and swimming. Thank goodness for Crunchless Abs, right? We'll all be ready for swimsuit season after doing these challenging abs workouts that give us a tight abdominal core - zipping up all of our ab muscle groups into one tight, sexy package.

2 Steps to Flat Abs

2010-03-02T13:25:00.000-08:00

If you aren't familiar with Linda LaRue's Crunchless Abs program, you can check her out on Intent.com. This one post called Gymless Flat Belly Fix will give you an idea of how smart her program is. She really pays attention to the details and expects us to, too! It's all about ... 1. Learning correct alignment and maintaining it throughout your workout for both effectiveness and safety. And... 2. Flexing your pelvic floor muscles - which you can do whether or not you're working it out. Check it.

Smart Exercise Program

2010-02-21T19:27:00.000-08:00

Crunchless Abs is a really smart program. I've tried many exercise programs, and this one takes the cake in so many ways. It's great for a wide range of fitness levels. It brilliantly targets your entire complex of core muscles, zipping up your abdominal muscles like a tummy girdle. I'm really impressed by how safe and effective it is - not too simple; sufficiently challenging; not so over-the-top expert that it's inaccessible. You can truly succeed at it and see wonderful results - flat abs and gaining great control over your core muscles.

Crunchless Abs: Perfect Winter Workout

2010-02-08T18:56:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that February is already well under way? What a relief to have a great program like Crunchless Abs to keep the body toned and looking great despite the winter slump. Staying active - even if you're working out indoors - is such a great way to beat the winter doldrums that are can be in full effect this time of year. Keep on flattening and toning with no crunches!

Sunday is Soup Day

2010-01-30T20:01:00.000-08:00

Sunday is soup day. Have you taken a look at the Souper Slim booklet that came with your crunchless abs video? The weekend is a great time to make a nice big batch of soup to last much of the week. I've found that it's fantastic to have it waiting in my fridge, so that when I've had a long day at work, I can come home and nuke some soup - it helps to keep me from those ill-advised runs to the market at dinner time, where my handcart usually winds up with things like frozen tacquitos. Which are kind of disgusting and full of fat! A friend of mine has been making this heavenly asparagus soup that is completely vegan. So delicious. And here's my extra special tip to making soup feel a little more special than just a ladle full of healthy... prepare something to sprinkle on top that suits the soup - it may be toasted pine nuts, a tiny bit of goat cheese, lemon zest... and top your reheated soup with that little something special that adds a nice accent. Haven't decided which recipe I'll use tomorrow, but I'm definitely souping it!

10 Minutes a Day to Sexy Abs

2010-01-18T19:06:00.000-08:00

No Crunches - Flat Abs

2010-01-11T17:34:00.000-08:00

It's still amazing to me how for generations, it seems, people have thought that the best way to get flat abs was to lay on the floor and do torturous sit ups and stomach crunches that strain the neck and back. Thank goodness for the Crunchless Abs workout system for the intelligent way it incorporates various moves that target all of your abdominal muscles, giving you sculpted abs without a lot of unnecessary pain.

New Year's Resolution

2010-01-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

My overriding thought of the day is THANK GOODNESS the holiday eating season is over. Too many temptations on an almost daily basis for too long!! I'm determined to hit the crunchless abs program hard this month to get the firmest core and flattest abs possible before the end of January.

Walk with Purpose

2009-12-24T07:38:00.000-08:00

Have you ever noticed yourself walking around all hunched up? I noticed this yesterday evening after a long day of shopping - I was walking around the mall like a flabby old person. And then it occurred to me what I was doing and so I intentionally activated my core, unfurling my spine, walking tall and straight and WOW. I instantly felt like i had more energy, like i was several inches taller - it was easier to move, easier to breathe, and I felt more attractive and confident at the same time. Activate those core muscles that you're strengthening with the crunchless abs workout and you'll feel better!!

Strengthen While You Shop

2009-12-08T20:01:00.000-08:00

How are YOU doing with the start of the holiday season? Keeping on top of your workouts with the Crunchless Abs program has never been so important! And here's an idea - if you're attending potlucks this season, you could offer to bring the first course: soup! - to take the edge off of your hunger and help you keep from way over-indulging. Focus on your core while you're striding through the malls doing your gift shopping and you'll be giving yourself a gift!

Happy Thanksgiving - Don't Over Gobble!

2009-11-25T16:36:00.000-08:00

How are you feeling about the impending day of feasting tomorrow? I hope you've been faithfully *not* crunching with Crunchless Abs, and are feeling fit, toned and are willing to allow yourself a reasonable helping of turkey and all the fixings without a bunch of guilt. It can really be a pretty sensible meal when it comes right down to it - but I suppose most of us pile it on because we only get the whole feast once a year. I know I have a big weakness for the most fattening dishes - stuffing and gravy. Nothing too healthy about that! Here's wishing you a warm and festive holiday without the traditional belly-bloating overindulgence! Your six-pack will thank you for not taking that second slice of pumpkin pie!

Trade Facebook for Crunchless Abs!

2009-11-10T20:25:00.000-08:00

You know what convinced me to commit to Crunchless Abs? The fact that you can invest just 10 minutes a day and see a result. What else can you say that about? The various workouts are easy to get in and out of before you hit the shower in the morning, or in between work and fixing dinner. Really, 10 minutes is such a blink of an eye - don't you spend more time than that on Facebook every day? Or tweeting? And those social dealios don't exactly bust your flab, you know. Here's a challenge for you - trade in 10 minutes of your daily Facebook ration for a Crunchless Abs workout. You will sooooo thank me when you quickly begin to feel your core strengthening, and your abs taking shape. Take the challenge!!

Major Core Strengthener

2009-10-29T18:20:00.000-07:00

I'm so thankful for the Crunchless Abs workout program. These exercises seriously are strengthening my core abdominal muscles, tightening my abs and giving me an overall sense of well-being... all without having to endure the brutality of traditional floor crunches - which, by the way, are so ineffective! See my post below about that one.

No Crunches - No Flab

2009-10-21T15:47:00.000-07:00

Did you know that traditional floor crunches only work 2 of the 12 muscles that make up your abdominal core? That's ridiculous. Why have we all waited so long to find this out? Got the saggy pooch? Well, those crunches aren't going to help you on your road to sexy, flat abs. Linda LaRue's Crunchless Abs workouts tap muscles you didn't even know you had - zipping in your body's own muscular girdle. Seriously. Floor crunches strain all kinds of muscles that have nothing to do with your abs. Whereas, the Crunchless Abs program calls on innovative exercises that target precisely the muscles you need to tone up, without wasting energy elsewhere.

Flat Abs Without Crunches

2009-09-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

Healthy Weightloss: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

2009-09-15T21:06:00.001-07:00

Haven't you always wondered how much weight a person can reasonably expect to lose in a week? I sure have. And you know what? It isn't much! Only a pound or two. Here's a great piece about healthy weightloss on intent.com. Crunchless Abs creator Linda LaRue points out invaluable pieces to the weightloss conundrum. Check it out, especially if you've been discouraged about your weightloss rate. Turns out, you might actually be doing it the right way!

Recycle Energy

2009-09-09T15:46:00.000-07:00

OK, so some of us are the smarty-pants types who are using the Crunchless Abs program at home. Yay for us. Because we're not spending big bucks on gym memberships, driving the gym, etc. But here's the coolest thing. Linda LaRue just wrote about this gym that captures the energy people are spending in cycling classes and using it to power the gym and sending excess energy back to the grid. Way Cool!! We need to implement more of these innovative ways of recycling energy!

Green Your Workout

2009-09-01T07:36:00.000-07:00

Linda LaRue has got it going on. I stumbled upon this list of hers that details ways to get you all greened up. These Green Workout Tips are SO easy and can make a massive difference. The one I want to point up right now is how we should all stop using disposable plastic water bottles. They are a ridiculous waste of natural resources and are filling up the landfills like nobody's business. We all know that. But an even scarier part of the problem is that many of those plastics contain endocrine disruptors that are causing frightening, irreversible genetic defects in our children. Bisphenol A is an example of an endocrine disruptor that is super common (it's even in the lining of all those canned foods in your pantry) that causes irregularities in the reproductive systems of boys. OK, so this blog entry isn't exactly about Crunchless Abs, is it? No, but it's an issue that is slowly emerging as a topic of great concern in some science circles and is hitting the major media outlets, albeit slowly. Read a little bit about it, won't you? I've got my stainless steel water bottle all picked out. Very cute!

Sexy, Sculpted Arms

2009-08-23T18:54:00.000-07:00

It ain't just about abs anymore, friends. Try this arm exercise on the road to sexy, sculpted arms and shoulders. Linda LaRue's blog entry features the limbs of none other than Michelle Obama, because hers are faboo, for sure. Don't forget to keep your core rock solid with the regular crunchless abs routine.

Work Your Confidence Muscle

2009-08-09T08:04:00.000-07:00

If you're needing a little lift, a little motivation, revisit this page of Linda LaRue's Make Healthy A Lifestyle: Top Trainer Tips. The 1st two pieces are my favorites - with advice like ... have a few walks in your quiver at locations that really inspire you. I love that. It's good advice for me. I have the 2 same locations that I go to all the time, and I'd love to add a couple more that would keep my outdoor activity time fresh and uplifting. Also, Maura Barclay's piece on building confidence is an important one.

Get Your Sustainable On

2009-07-31T21:11:00.000-07:00

So, I was reading Linda LaRue's latest blog post, getting really excited. It's NOT about crunchless abs - it's about sustainable school gardens. And as I was reading, I started thinking about my super amazing friend who is spearheading one in her neighborhood... and then, reading on... there she was! In the article!! Hurray for Saturn and Melissa and the kids who are going to benefit from it.

Weight Loss Plateau

2009-07-21T16:00:00.000-07:00

If you're in the midst of a weight-loss phase, check out this blog entry. Linda LaRue has rounded up some numbers that get right down to the nitty gritty of weight loss, plainly stating the number of calories you must burn in order to lose one pound, the number of hours you need to exercise to lose a pound, and the ugly fact of the weight loss plateau that is an inevitable transition phase - there's a formula pivoting around your basal metabolic rate that explains the conundrum. Bottom line: don't give up. Keep the faith with your crunchless abs habit and all will be right in the end.

Hip Opener Move of the Month

2009-07-10T20:19:00.000-07:00

I'm such a fan of Linda LaRue's Move of the Month. This month's focuses on opening up your hips. I've got some serious alignment problems - well, nothing too serious at this stage in terms of pain, but it seems like it's getting worse with age, instead of better. My yoga teacher had said to work on opening my shoulders and also working on my hips. So, Thanks, Linda! The move of the month makes a great companion to Crunchless Abs.

Crunchless Abs Strengthens Core

2009-07-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

You know what I've realized lately? That the Crunchless Abs workouts seriously strengthen my entire core. When I'm out taking a swift walk, my whole torso is activated in a new way - a way I wasn't aware of before doing crunchless abs. It powers me through the walk with strong abs, strong back, strong obliques, strong posture, strong everywhere.

Crunchless Abs Check In

2009-06-24T21:32:00.000-07:00

How are the old abs treating you? Are you feeling like your core is toned and powerful? Have you found a particular rotation with the crunchless abs workouts that really works for you? Any favorite recipes in the SouperSlim recipe collection that you're integrating into your summer kitchen regime?

Walking for Weight Loss

2009-06-16T10:01:00.000-07:00

Check out Linda LaRue's entry on Intent.com about Walking for Weight Loss. It's good. I myself have been walking a ton lately - walking the dogs, walking to work, walking for errands, etc. As summer creeps in, it's a nice way to feel the season. The Crunchless Abs guru talks about adding an incline to your route for help with the old butt. I hear that! Sometimes, though, I feel a distinct lack of internal energy on the walk - like it's an effort to put one foot in front of the other - I feel all out of whack, like my posture is off, my breathing is inadequate, etc. I wonder if it's related to diet, mostly, but could be low-lying asthma strain, I guess. Anyway, I wonder if other folks feel that, too, sometimes. Is that normal?

Salmon Does A Body Good

2009-06-08T08:49:00.000-07:00

Oh, baby! Members of Make Healthy A Lifestyle really oughta hit the recipe page today. Wasabi Salmon Burgers... um, ok, I'll take three, please.
Salmon is the food that makes my whole body feel good, and it makes my brain feel alert. And, wasabi helps with that general sensation, too. Doing the Crunchless Abs workout all day long wouldn't be helping if I was eating schlock. But, eating so well - not just nutritiously, but also with flair and delight, well, that makes the whole experience more than worthwhile.

Crunchless Abs on a Leash

2009-06-01T20:13:00.001-07:00

So I was just looking at the SOUPer Slim diet book and have decided that I'm hungry!! It's too late, perhaps to start eating dinner right now (eating schedule was really out of wack today) but I've got to do it - I can't go to bed hungry. I do wish I had some soup on hand (admittedly, matzo ball soup sounds good even if it isn't the smartest), but it'll have to be something scavenged from the fridge and pantry - prefab nasi goreng and chick peas? Doesn't sound too bad, actually. So, I have found another core workout that does not actually involve putting the Crunchless Abs DVD into the player. It is this: walking a dog who isn't leash trained. That's right! Keeping a firm grip on the leash at a steady distance from my body and regularly correcting, using my core instead of my bicep, for the most part - kind of cool! Now, I am hoping to get the pup trained up soon, but until then, my core - my abdominals, the whole body, really, is getting a little extra workout.

I. O. Yoga

2009-05-24T20:10:00.001-07:00

So the yoga studio called this week to say I had unused classes on my card that were going to expire because i purchased them many months ago. I guess the crunchless abs workout has been keeping me busy and not feeling the need. But I can't stand for them to go to waste - and really everyone is so nice there - so I'd better get my butt in gear and go take a class this week.

Workout Calendar

2009-05-12T14:56:00.000-07:00

Looking for a little structure to your workout regimen? Check out the workout calendar on Make Healthy a Lifestyle. It gives you an 8-week workout schedule, indicating which days get which workouts, including Crunchless Abs, but also incorporating other activities. And... days of rest!

Make Crunchless Abs Part of Your Green Pledge

2009-05-05T18:26:00.001-07:00

I ran across this site today - Gorgeously Green. Heard of it? I haven't fully investigated it yet, but I did see this pledge for greener living - she calls it The Gorgeously Green Pledge. Basically, it involves committing to reducing your meat intake, eating seasonal & organic & local produce, cooking at home more, reducing food waste through better planning, recycling and growing something. It's pretty doable. In fact, it's really doable. And just imagine the impact if we all did our little part. You know what else should be on that list? Forgoing driving to the gym - and opting for an at-home exercise program instead, like the Crunchless Abs program. The amount of resources it takes to operate a gym is substantial. Do your part!

Take Your Tote

2009-04-26T18:42:00.000-07:00

Whoa: check this out. Billions or even a trillion plastic bags are used every year. Check out this link for the actual statistics on plastic bag usage and waste. So, get yourself a cute little reusable bag and save yourself a lot of trouble storing those flimsy petroleum-based death bags, people. My friend in Japan sent me the cutest little thing: it's a sturdy nylon bag with a charming little lion printed on it and it zips into its own little pouch. It lives in my handbag so that I never find myself in those "Oops, forgot my own bag" situations. America seems to think that the organic cotton tote is the way to go, but I beg to differ. While the nylon bag may not be as sustainably made (although who knows) it goes everywhere with me so I never forget it - I ALWAYS forget the canvas totes. Nuff said.
p.s., while these aren't nearly as cute as mine (sorry!) they're A-OK: Baggu

Exercise in the Kitchen

2009-04-19T19:01:00.000-07:00

Don't you think the woman who demonstrates the crunchless abs moves looks just a bit like Jaime Pressly? I watched this movie last night wherein she is the goddess-beautiful coed. Of course.

So, I totally wasn't going to comment on Make Healthy a Lifestyle today, but then I had to go look and now I can't help but comment. Freshen up your workout by doing some of the moves suggested there. There's always a move of the month, but there are also 3 moves right now suggested by Maura Barclay (click on Top Trainer Tips). One of them you can do in the kitchen, while you're waiting for your soup to simmer. It's always nice to get a new spin on a trusted exercise move.

Congratulations to Meet You

2009-04-07T18:46:00.000-07:00

Ever feel like you're totally failing to live up to your very own expectations? I do all the time. And it turns out that the people we think have got it together feel it too - wrapped up in personal disappointments. This month's A-Ha Moment for Linda LaRue has to do with that and ties it into the really great personal discovery/life change book "Eat, Pray, Love" (think I'm about due for a second read of that right about now.) You need to register at LL's Make Healthy a Lifestyle before you can read it - but that's easy and free and you don't get bombarded with emails or anything.

Crunchless Tweets

2009-03-30T07:37:00.000-07:00

Goodness, EVERYONE is tweeting. You can find Linda LaRue's Twitter feed here. Politicians, artists, therapists, businesses, and the rest of us... we're all keeping each other informed of every move we make throughout the day! By contrast, I'm DELIGHTED to see that Linda's tweets are pleasantly measured. When I first got into the whole thing via Facebook, I updated incessantly throughout the day just like others. And now, I'm feeling the fatigue. Kind of like when you do traditional crunches instead of the crunchless abs program - you know!? All that wasted energy. I enjoy the well placed, witty and/or insightful updates so much more than the hourly navel-gazing minutiae.

Guess What's Coming to Dinner

2009-03-20T19:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, that title IS indeed a Battlestar Gallactica reference. It just seemed so appropriate.

So, I went to http://store.exercisetv.tv/ to see which of Linda LaRue's Crunchless Abs videos were available for download and I couldn't believe my eyes ... Dr. Laura has fitness videos. WHAT?! All I can say is she's consistent - she even berates her personal trainer who does the videos with her. Whatever.

In terms of REAL workout videos, you can get ALL of the Crunchless Abs videos at this website. And unlike watching the Dr. Laura fitness videos, you feel GOOD after watching Linda LaRue's program, both in body and mind.

Move of the Month

2009-03-08T19:20:00.000-07:00

Have you signed up yet for "Make Healthy a Lifestyle" - Linda LaRue's online fitness support system? You really should, if you haven't already. It's totally free and easy. One of the great perks is every month there's a new exercise move. This month's will help your golf swing and also slim your waistline. Now, I'm no golfer, so I'm not concerned about that part of it, but it's a nice stretching, strengthening move. And as you may have guessed, there are no crunches required.

10 Minute Workouts Are Good For You Afterall

2009-02-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

You know, I always thought it was daft to say that if you failed to accelerate your heart for 20 minutes 3 times a week, you might as well sit on your arse eating oreos for the rest of your of life. It really never made any sense to me. Something is always better than nothing. And finally, an NPR article that vindicates my personal philosophy. Get out of your chair and move around for 10 minutes, a couple times a day, and you're doing yourself a favor. Amen. Now, that isn't saying that you won't be better off if you do cardio a few times a week, or if you do your Crunchless Abs workout daily - of course you will. But don't shame yourself if sometimes all you can manage is a brisk walk around the block.

Souper Slim and Smart

2009-02-20T08:44:00.000-08:00

Got soup? I seriously could live on soup. Love the stuff. Just saw a recipe for white bean/shrimp/dandelion green stew - soup, stew, just a difference of liquid (yes, of course, an important distinction, but well, a gray area...) and it sounds divine. Check out Linda LaRue's Souper Slim diet booklet and also this piece she wrote about the effectiveness of incorporating soup into your weight loss program. You might call it a soup diet. I'd call it Souper Smart!

Another Kind of Workout

2009-02-09T11:24:00.000-08:00

I love this. It's a workout for you and your dog. Hopefully there are *or will be* other courses of its kind around the country. This one is at Runyon Canyon in L.A. - the Bow Wow Workout. Now don't go thinking this replaces your Crunchless Abs workout. No way. But it's a fantastic activity for you and your best 4-legged friend to do together.

Pass It On

2009-02-02T17:52:00.000-08:00

Thankfully, recycling is increasingly becoming a part of daily life for more and more Americans. Of course, back in the day, we reused our own things until they simply couldn't be repurposed anymore. Then lots of folks - out of actual or relative affluence - began chucking everything into the landfill when they were tired of it. And now, finally, people are either throwing things into the recycle bin, or passing goods on to someone else who needs it more than they do. Hurray!! In Linda LaRue's latest blog, she points us to some resources for passing on athletic shoes. It's a great idea. How many homeless folks have you seen who are either barefoot or close to it? Many. It might sound a little funky to you to wear someone's old running shoes, but I'm sure I'd be glad to wear them if they were my only option. Get to it: donate your shoes.

No Crunches

2009-01-26T15:29:00.000-08:00

Can we all just stop and give the creators of Crunchless Abs a round of applause? I'm feeling grateful for exercises that strengthen my core, tighten my abs and give me a general feeling of well-being... without putting me through the agony of crunches ... which are one of my least favorite things in the world. I'm sure we could all put our heads together and think of some far worse things... waterboarding, pelvic exams, fasting, conference calls, stepping in doo... in no particular order. You get the idea.

And, wow. I just looked at Linda LaRue's blog and her most recent entry is about how you can help your gym go green. Now, if you ask me, the most green exercise there is, is staying home with your Crunchless Abs DVDs. But, if you're going to get in the car and go be with other humans to get your workout on, then do look at Linda's suggestions, because they are excellent. I hope more gym owners start thinking about not just their clients health, but the planet's health, and how each one of us can do our part.

Tone Up Your Abs Without Crunches

2009-01-19T18:46:00.000-08:00

Hey friends, check this out. It's a list of the 10 most dangerous foods. So helpful, because it can be hard on the pocketbook to always buy organically grown vegetables, wild-caught fish and locally, compassionately raised meats. This is sort of a cheat-sheet to the potentially most egregious errors in your grocery list. Definitely take a peek. And then... top off your day with a nice, healthy dose of crunchless abs - dig into those obliques, strengthen your core, tone up your abs with the best darn abdominal workout out there.

Stop Talking and DO It!

2009-01-12T19:22:00.000-08:00

I just read an article on intent.com called "You Can't Get Fit By Watching Others." It's all about how we may have good intentions, but sort of forget to DO anything to achieve our goals. Or, rather, mistake talking about it for actually doing something about it. That goes for exercising - being diligent about doing the Crunchless Abs workout - and everything else. This morning I had coffee with a friend who was talking about intentionally, intensely scheduling himself so that he gets more out of each day - concentrated play time, work time, veg-out time, etc. I like it.

Hot Cocoa AND Hot Abs

2009-01-05T19:09:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Linda, for giving me permission to enjoy my hot cocoa!!! Friends, if you haven't already, this is your invitation to sign up for Linda's online fitness club called "Make Healthy a Lifestyle." Who else is going to look out for your waistline by giving you the Crunchless Abs program AND give you a recipe for sumptuous hot cocoa?? Check it, post haste. As for cocoa varietals to use in the recipe, I'll tip you in on my favorites: Scharffen Berger is ab fab, and then easier to find and, bonus, organic is Dagoba. Delish.

Make Healthy A Lifestyle

2008-12-29T08:57:00.000-08:00

Hey, have you checked out this site yet? http://www.lindalarue.com/club.html
It's Linda LaRue's online fitness club that clues you in each month to new exercise moves, recipes, and health/fitness articles. You should take a look - it gives you support to surround your experience with the Crunchless Abs videos.

Flat Abs for Santa

2008-12-16T17:46:00.000-08:00

It's mid-December and you know what that means: Holiday Overeating Season. My season will officially commence Friday with the first dinner party of the season, followed by several more. Check out this blog entry from Linda LaRue about keeping up your commitment to yourself and your health even during this food-oriented time of year. It's an encouraging entry with a nice little reminder to keep on doing the Crunchless Abs workout - good advice!

Banking Calories

2008-12-03T18:51:00.000-08:00

I want to encourage you to check out this website: http://www.intent.com/
Click all around the thing - it's full of inspirational articles, blog entries, personal aspirations, tips, contemplations and information. The first entry I read made me laugh out loud - it was compassionate as well as funny.

Linda LaRue - the brain behind Crunchless Abs - has a number of great, helpful blog entries on intent.com. There's one in particular to keep in mind throughout this holiday month of eating - it's all about "banking calories" - a really cool concept. Read it!

Most Rewarding Part

2008-11-24T15:58:00.000-08:00

When I set out on the Crunchless Abs mission, I would have thought that the flat abs would be the most rewarding part of the process. But now i'm thinking that even more valuable than that is how it brings you into your body. It makes you aware of your muscles and how you use them when you're out in the world. While doing chores, ice skating with little kids, whatever... you have a new sense of how you're using your body. It's good.

Win Friends and Influence People

2008-11-17T19:48:00.001-08:00

You're going to think I'm obsessed with soup now. I made the butternut squash soup again yesterday. I had some girlfriends over and we ate the soup as the main dish, and a nice salad and everyone loved it. So, really, do yourself a favor and make some soup - you could win friends and influence people with it. ;) Alright, I promise not to talk about food the next time I'm online. I'll actually give you an update on my abdominal progress!!

I Could Live on Soup Alone

2008-11-11T19:09:00.001-08:00

Have I ever told you how I think I could live on soup alone?? I've said it numerous times to my fellow eaters when I'm slurping down some heavenly broth, or when I've been eating too much in general and a simple bowl of soup sounds like the most perfect food ever. Well, as you can imagine, this makes Linda LaRue's SOUPer Slim meal plan that comes with Crunchless Abs a no-brainer good thing in my book. I made a batch of the roasted veggie soup a couple weeks ago with butternut squash I grew in my garden (the single most successful thing I grew this year which I wasn't really excited about until I ate that soup!!) Roasting all of the veggies - including the onions and garlic - elevates squash soup to some sort of divine manna. I would not steer you wrong. You've gotta try it.

Naughty Holiday Eating

2008-11-09T07:34:00.000-08:00

Hey, check out Linda LaRue's own blog. It's really good! She has lots of good information, and just interesting posts. I find this post really helpful: http://lindalarue.blogspot.com/2008/10/avoid-holiday-hangover_22.html
Tip #2, the one about taking a pre-emptive strike against naughty eating at parties by having a healthy snack before you leave the house, to be SO helpful. It really works for me. I've been finding that when I slow down long enough to think about what foods are going to be best for me (the Souper Slim planner is a great cheat sheet), and then take the time to shop for and prep those foods for myself, it's WAY easier to pass on the unhealthy stuff in social settings. I mean, I didn't used to have self discipline when it came to my favorite foods. But looking at the big picture, and like I said, investing time in MYSELF by food planning makes all the difference in the world!

Get Out And Vote

2008-11-04T12:51:00.000-08:00

Hey Peeps,
Have you voted yet?? You have a few hours left... what an exciting election year. You can do kegel exercises while waiting in line, if you're in one of those areas with long lines at the polls :) See, you really CAN do Crunchless Abs anywhere, even while doing your civic duty!

Deep Down Abs With No Crunches

2008-10-27T07:42:00.000-07:00

This is a Workout #3 kind of a day. It's such a great feeling, spending just those few minutes in the morning to really get my body woken up and aware of itself. The downward dogs felt really good this morning and you know which exercise I find really interesting? The one where you lie on your bag, legs straight into the air, toes flexed and pointed outword, lifting head and shoulders off the ground. It reaches deep down into the floor of the abs. It's kind of amazing the way it taps muscles that normally don't get very worked.

English Menu on the Counter

2008-10-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

Have you played around with the calorie counter yet? It's kind of fun. Maybe I need to find a calculator, though, that tells me how many calories I really should be aiming toward for my height, etc. It's clearly not an American-made calculator - British perhaps? Tinned tuna, biscuits instead of cookies and veal blanquette... not sure what that is. Somethng fancy and inhumane. :( And don't even get me started on foie gras. Ah, chicken curry and ham and cheese pizza - it must be English!! So, obviously, not everything on that counter should be indulged in for lovely abs!

Wireless Ab Workout :)

2008-10-14T08:07:00.000-07:00

So I'm in this Borders in a snooty town and I was feeling a little bitter for laying down for a spendy mocha, settling into a cushy chair, thinking I'd write to you, totally taking for granted that free wirelesss was everywhere... when the now ubiquitous t-mobile pay-to-play page pops up. That's when the snarky feeling cropped up. After some fiddling, however, a free network availed itself and now I feel triumphant. The friend I am here with, though, is locked out. Poor fella. So, let me cheer you on to a strong start today with a little ab workout! And then an espresso drink.

Better Muscle Control

2008-10-06T19:21:00.000-07:00

Started off the morning with Workout 2 of Crunchless Abs today. What a great feeling to get to the point where I feel very in control of my body when I'm doing the exercises. For example, the portion of that workout that moves through a series of poses - pushup, arm/leg extended, arm/leg pulled in... I was so awkward when I first started doing that one. Now I may not look as good as the girls in the video but at least I'm not flailing around!!

Calorie Counter

2008-09-29T16:39:00.000-07:00

Hey, look at that! I added a Calorie Counter to this blog. Try it out and let me know what you think of it. It's kind of fun. Looks like I get to have dessert tonight!!

Stronger Abdominal Core

2008-09-22T19:32:00.000-07:00

This might sound ludicrous, but yesterday I was using a hand saw to prune these shrubby trees and I could feel the work of the Crunchless Abs paying off in real life! I could feel my core abdominals actively helping with that upper body work. It was cool! Made the job way easier than it might have been previously, and NO sore muscles!

Variety of Poses

2008-09-15T17:33:00.001-07:00

I really appreciate the variety of moves in these workouts. Incorporating poses from yoga and pilates keeps it interesting and gives more of the body a workout.

Ab Workout 2 - The Little Moves

2008-09-08T06:48:00.001-07:00

I love the simple little moves - like in Workout 2, where you're in a sort of plank pose, with your arms in front of your mat, and you just slide them back and forth on the towel, and it activates deep abdominals that you otherwise would be kind of unaware of.

Crunchless Brain

2008-08-31T07:06:00.001-07:00

I'm thinking I should develop my own series called Crunchless Meditation. Crunchless Abs sure works... now I need a system of doing the meditation thing on my brain without making my brain think that it's doing the work. Know what I mean?? Maybe that's a marketable version of the everyday-in-action type of meditation or brain training... like, every time you get stopped at a red light, focus on your breath, or think on one positive, hopeful mantra.

Strike One

2008-08-26T18:15:00.000-07:00

Did you wish me luck? Because I've totally NOT done the meditation thing. I guess my abs don't need it, but I'll bet my brain would be happier, n'est-ce pas? I'll try again...

Work Out Then Meditate

2008-08-16T07:15:00.000-07:00

I'm going to try to add meditation to my morning ritual. Just a little bit. Not in pursuit of enlightenment, but just to start myself out on an even keel each day. The question is, before or after I do the Crunchless Abs workout? I'm leaning toward right after. Wake it, shake it and then gather myself and focus. Wish me luck.

The Be Good Claras

2008-08-07T12:07:00.001-07:00

Well I THOUGHT I was back on the wagon... but with summer parties and friends migrating in and out of town, it's hard!!!! But, for real, I'm being good. At least the Crunchless Abs ladies are consistent!!!

Abs Off the Wagon

2008-07-31T06:04:00.000-07:00

OK, I'm back on track. Weened myself back off the wheat and dairy after a couple weeks off the wagon. So hopefully in the next few days that thick in the middle/fuzzy in the brain feeling will be history! Now I've got a date with the crunchless abs girls...

Battle of the Bulge

2008-07-23T07:05:00.000-07:00

So, I admit I've been eating all the wrong things lately. More of that pizza. And other bread and cheese stuff. And I feel FAT. Ugh. Must. Stop.

Presto Steals the Show

2008-07-16T20:10:00.000-07:00

I finally saw WALL-E the other night. It was cute enough with a good message, but didn't really leave much of an impression on me. The show-stopper was the short that comes BEFORE the movie. "Presto!" It was fantastic!!!! Every second of it was hyper-engaging and clever. Can't say enough how much I loved it - it's definitely got an old-school Looney Toons flavor. It's only $1.99 iTunes - now THAT's worth the price of admission!

Pizza-less Abs

2008-07-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

Pizza is my enemy. The Crunchless Abs girls are getting my abs in shape, but I had my share of a pepperoni pizza night before last and I puffed up. Every time. Why don't I learn?? So, feeling fat today, but it's the cheese's fault.

Ideal Time to Crunch Abs?

2008-07-02T06:47:00.000-07:00

Must go to work early today, but will do the ab extravaganza later on today. Hold me to it! If I get knocked out of my regular schedule, it's hard to stay in the rhythm. Know what I mean? Hey, is there an ideal time to exercise? Physiologically, I mean. I should look into that...

Abs Not So Fab Today

2008-06-24T22:08:00.000-07:00

OK, so I'm not feeling particularly slim today. I suppose I haven't been eating the best lately. Hopefully the ab girls will cheer me on in the morning!

Getting Stronger

2008-06-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

It's such a good feeling - getting stronger, making progress. Isn't it? Whether it's your abdominal muscles or some other part of life.

Swimsuit Countdown

2008-06-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Perhaps I'm not SOOOO far away from swimsuit-ready. I don't think I'll have my poolside debut until July, so I've still got plenty of mornings with the abs girls!

Bikini Season

2008-05-26T08:44:00.000-07:00

You see all those bikinis in the stores right now? Well I do, and the alarm is being sounded. Crunchless Abs is definitely the one-stop-shop for bikini prep, I think. I felt like a brick when I hit the plank poses today, but I will forge on!

Linda LaRue = RN

2008-05-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

Huh. I don't remember seeing this bio on Linda LaRue (developer of Crunchless Abs) before. The girl knows what she's talking about. The fact that she's an RN and recovered from some big injuries makes me feel good about not just her knowledge, but her sensitivity to avoiding injury. Some exercise programs seem sort of rambo and not safe for the new-to-movement crowd. Thanks, Nurse LaRue!

No Gimmicks

2008-05-12T20:50:00.000-07:00

Wow, this picture of pole dancing for fitness is funny. I don't know if they're really pole dancing, but, well, one would imagine. Which brings to mind that one of the things I like about Crunchless Abs is that it isn't gimmicky.
It just works.

Crunchless Abs for the Crunch Lover

2008-05-05T06:55:00.000-07:00

This is one blog you've got to check out: http://www.agirlandaboy.com/journal/archives/001407.html

In this entry, a crunch-happy gal gets crunchless abs enlightenment, and particularly digs the kegel marathon. Fully entertaining!

Fitness Forum

2008-04-21T22:06:00.001-07:00

Hey, have you ever been to http://www.3fatchicks.com ? I like the vibe!

Eat Whole Foods for Sexy Abs

2008-04-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

The Crunchless Abs program has more going for it than just a pretty face. It's got some great down-home advice fundamental to success no matter what your fitness goal is. My favorite: Eat Seasonal Whole Foods. Words to live by, my friends. Now's the time of year I get excited about just such an endeavor. You could go even further yet and become a locavore! It was the OAD's word of the year, you know. All I mean to say is fuel your body with a moderate amount of nutritious wholesome unprocessed foods and you'll be taking a huge leap toward fitness from the inside out. OK, now get back to those reps!

Crunchless Abs

2008-04-05T08:12:00.000-07:00

Work those abs! Tighten that girdle of abdominal muscles! Focus on your core! There's your mantra for the day. You can take Crunchless Abs with you in your brain as you go about your day.

Resculpt Those Abs

2008-04-03T06:38:00.000-07:00

I like the testimonial from the woman whose abs are better than they were 20 years ago after using Crunchless Abs. That's encouraging!

Rock Hard Abs

2008-03-30T20:26:00.001-07:00

OK, maybe I don't have rock hard abs yet, but you've got to love the increased awareness of your posture and muscle control throughout the day once you start exercising regularly. BTW, don't pay any attention to Peyton Manning.

Kegel Galore

2008-03-24T19:36:00.000-07:00

Interestingly, she tries to get you to continuously kegel throughtout the workout. It's supposed to really make a difference in the quality of your workout.

Souper Slim

2008-03-18T20:22:00.000-07:00

Don't miss out on the soup recipes in the book that comes with the DVDs. Each recipe makes a week's worth of servings. I just found a website that says Souper Slim is like Rachael Ray meets Richard Simmons !

Abdominal Core

2008-03-11T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hurray! It wasn't like starting all over again. I'm looking forward to getting the feeling that the entire girdle of muscles is getting stronger. I'd better start doing it more often than I have been so I can keep advancing through the more challenging workouts. And, I think I need to focus more on the abdominal core in the process.

Ants Rule

2008-03-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

Yikes. I've got house guests who are occupying the room where I usually exercise. Do you think it'll be like starting all over again when I resume my regime? Ha ha, you've got to take a peek at Wikipedia's abdomen listing. It compares humans to ants. Let's assume the scale isn't quite right! Speaking of ants, you should also take in this mini documentary about ants and their spectacular construction capabilities. Unreal.

Ouch!

2008-02-25T07:35:00.000-08:00

In the video, Tracey Mallett says "find those abs!" and I was thinking... "I can't find them!" You know when you haven't worked out in a long time and you can't totally get each muscle to obey or even feel like it's working. Well, day 1 and day 2 after the workout, I found those abs: OUCH! It was the good kind of ouch, though... the IT'S WORKING kind of ouch.