Brazil Butt Lift

A few weeks ago, I seen an infomercial for this exercise system. I'm not going to lie. It intrigued me! I workout a lot! And now that summer is coming to an end, I want to find something to do inside. Running in cold weather, it's tough. And I'm kinda sick of the gym.

In the past, I've used many different exercise videos and programs. This looks like a fun one. Not one that I would get bored easily with. I just might have to buy it. But I really need to stop watching infomercials. I watch them every single time I go visit my parents. ♥Besitos

Zumba

I get tons of questions about how I get into shape for my shows. To be 100% honest, it's constant up keep of my body. I cheered in high school. And I was used to working out for 8 hours a day. Hard workouts. Cardio, weight lifting, running, our routines, gymnastics, etc. It was tough. But we did it 7 days a week, for 11 1/2 months a year!

Then when I graduated, I started running. I've run at least 1 mile a day since. But lots of time, I run between 2-5 miles a day. Just depending on the day and weather. I don't run often on the treadmill. I'm not that coordinated. And I like to do a variety of workout DVDs. Mostly dancing.

Also, for my degree program, I have to go to the gym. I have a trainer. And I workout with him at least 5 days a week. For 90-120 minutes a session. Sometimes that can get boring. So I tend to spice it with various classes at the gym.

I like Pilates, yoga, and I've even taken some cardio pole dancing classes. So much fun! But my favorite thing to do is Zumba. I found this video on YouTube. It's a lot easier of a routine than I'm used to. My instructor is a lot like my high school cheerleading coach. And you leave there drenched in sweat.

My 3 biggest tips are to find something you enjoy doing, take your friends, and don't forget about what you're eating. I like to run. And I also like Zumba. About 6 weeks before big shows, I call up the girls, and we all take daily Zumba classes together. Nothing like laughing about the silly routines you're doing. And it makes the time go by so quickly.

But the biggest thing is, watch what you eat. I like to eat. A lot! But before a show, I change my diet a lot. I make myself eat 6-8 small meals a day. I pay extra attention to what I'm eating. And I make sure to limit my salt and sugar.

And you have to be consistent. If you're trying to lose weight, remember you didn't gain it over night. It's going to take a while to lose it. If you're trying to get into better shape, you need to just be consistent with your routines. You can't workout one week, and forget about it the next. Just find something you enjoy, and have fun! ♥Besitos

Soffe Shorts

I was a cheerleader for over 5 years. And Soffe Shorts were a staple. A must have! We wore them every single day! I would say, we at least ordered 10 pair a year!



I know what you're thinking, it's January. Who in their right mind wears shorts right now? I don't know. But I do. To workout in. To go running outside. And to relax at home. They've been a staple piece since I was 13 years old.



They come in so many colors. And are easily the most comfortable shorts you will ever wear. Ever!



Yes, back in the day I had some shorts that were personalized. With my name, our school's name, or our mascot. And on the butt of them, we had various things as well. I'm sure the guys from our high school remember some of our cheers, just because of our shorts and bloomers. :)



And although it's been years since I've cheered, these little guys are about the only thing that I've really hung onto. They're perfect for running. And for working out. And when the elastic gets bad, they're good to sleep in too. ;)



How come these shorts seem so much longer than ours? I would have paid good money for longer shorts. As I remember them, our butts used to hang out of them. No lie! I used to wear my bloomers or spandex shorts underneath. Yes, our shorts and skirts barely covered our tushies. :)



But we lived in them. We had red, white, and blue ones for games. And I don't know how many different colors for practice. Our coach was silly like that. And come to think of it, I think she was the reason all of our bottoms were so short. In fact, I know she was! I was hated uniform ordering. She would have all of our skirts shortened. I know we didn't like it, but again, I'm sure the guys in our high school enjoyed it.



But there you go. My love of Soffe shorts. Back then, we ordered them with our uniforms. Now, well I still have plenty of pairs that fit. And I've occasionally bought some at Hobby Lobby. They're at least 2 inches longer. And I'm happy about that.

Soffe shorts are the most amazing things to workout in. The little slits on the side all for a lot of flexibility. And the shorts are so breathable. If you live around here, yes, I'm the mujer that runs in these shorts, in the dead of winter. ♥Besitos