Friday - Excercise Challenge

Tighten your tush while you wait. Make use of your downtime -- standing in line, sitting in the car or waiting in the doctor's office -- by squeezing and releasing your gluteal muscles for one minute, suggests Biscontini. "And when you're finished, draw your navel toward your spine for 30 seconds to work the deep abdominal muscles. So what have you done today? Mary 415/168/147 21 lbs to Personal Goal 12 lbs below Doctors Goal In the words of Bill Phillips': "Exercise is the spark. Nutrition is the fuel. Without both, there can be no flame -- no results."

This one I can do! I did my ususal water aerobics. I had more energy today. Pilates is coming along, although I must admit it's not a cake walk. A lot of the exercises on the video I just plain can't do.... (at least not yet!).... Have a great weekend, Mary!!! Denise 326/222/170 -104 52 lbs to Drs. Goal...

Denise - you and Pilates sounds like me and 'squats and lunges'. My body just don't like 'em!!! I'm gonna keep on tryin' though!! Hugs, N

Hi Mary, I did the WATP 2 mile Walkblaster this morning. I try to do the step part double-time and I do arm raises throughout the workout to build up intensity. I'm going to do the 2 mile WATP for Abs with resistance belt this evening. I have to admit that I'm not only feeling a difference in my strength and endurance, I'm noticing my clothes are looser (and that's the REAL benefit!!! ). Have a great weekend everyone - hope you'll all be checking in so I'm not lonely!! Hugs, N.