Act Like a Kid Again

Want to find ways to sneak some cardio into your day? All you need to do is think like a kid again! Remember all those things that you used to do for fun at the playground, on the black top at recess or in the back yard? Well, they are good options for fun and fitness as an adult!

Here are some examples of how you can act like a kid again to get yourself in shape:
1) Jump Rope-It used to be so easy and we used to do it all the time for fun! Now it is a great way to burn calories!
2) Do Jumping Jacks-another great way to burn calories.
3) Go roller skating (or roller blading)
4) Run or jog (Have you ever noticed how little kids run all the time?)
5) Play kickball! This was one of my favorite games growing up. Even if I had a dress on, you could not stop me from playing kickball. There are adult kickboxing leagues that you can join. Kickball isn't your thing? There are plenty of organized adult teams that you can join. The DC area has several flag football leagues. Most work places have softball teams.

What are some things that you used to do as a kid that would make good, calorie-burning activity now? Watch your kids while they are playing. What do they do that inspires you?

Workout #2 for Loser Mom

Well, it seems like one Loser Mom (Sarah) is working hard and forging ahead, while Devra networks and sips martinis with famous people in NY. :)

In today's workout, Sarah learned how to do lunges. She also learned that jumping jacks are a lot harder in your 30s than in your 10s. But they are a great way to get your heart rate up.

She has been walking a lot and is wearing a pedometer.

Workout #3 is on Thursday!