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I was saying over and over that I was going to work out when the new year started. Well here it is the end of February and I am just now deciding to do something. Of course I have made attempts since January and gave up with each one. This time I actually kept going and pushed through the burn. What made it easier to get through was listening to Rihanna's new album on repeat, which is totally AMAZING by the way. Listening to music with a beat that is similar to the pace you are trying to go is very helpful and is definitely something that I suggest you try at home.  During this workout session I started off with about 15 minutes of yoga. Following that I did 3 reps of 15 squats, 2 reps of 15 side leg raises (one side = one rep), 2 reps of 15 hip raises/bridge/butt lifts, 2 reps of 15 fire hydrants, and  I only managed to do 5 push ups. I finished off with 30 minutes of dancing(hard dancing) and some cool down stretches. I have my own yoga flow that I do and it does not in...

Some people continue to work out throughout their entire pregnancy while others barely want to get out of the bed or off the couch. If your one of the people who feel extremely lazy, keep in mind that a little exercise daily will make your birthing experience easier in addition to other benefits. You do not have to go out and do a hard break a sweat workout routine, but working out 30 minutes a day is really good for you. Of course, if you have not worked out in a while I would suggest starting off with 10 minutes a day and working your way up to 30 minutes daily. If you can not do it daily just try and do it as often as possible throughout the week.      A few of the great benefits of working out while pregnant are:  A boost in your energy and mood Prevents excess weight gain Increases stamina and muscle strength Can help ease or prevent back pain Helps you sleep Some great exercises to try things like going to moderate paced walks, getting on t...

This is the one that I use. The powder can be added to milk or you could even add a little to coffee and make it a mocha. Whey protein is a natural and healthy way of bring protein to your diet. It has many health benefits including bone health, immune support, weight management and sports health. When bought from the store it comes from cow's  milk but it is also naturally found in breast milk. It is an awesome, natural protein (made from isolated proteins from cow's milk) that is rich with amino acids which are essential for good health and muscle building. Whey protein is proven to have the highest absorption levels in comparison to all other proteins.  Women who consume whey protein while working out will not get bulky muscles like men, but will get an overall toned look. It does not have the risks associated with other supplements because it is a food. Of course too much of anything is never good for you.  Extreme high use of whey protein can overload the...

I now follow Kino yoga on youtube. She is very flexible almost like a contortionist.  Realistically speaking I do not see myself making it to that level before I get 100 years old. But I will be learning from her videos and attempting some of the poses. Here is a very do-able yoga poses that help strengthen the core.

So yesterday afternoon I decided to do the workout by +ZuzkaLight that I just recently posted. I did it  for an hour then did about 15 minutes of yoga afterwards. I woke this morning so sore OMG.  I feel like i've been hit by a car. No pain no gain right? However, this amount of soreness has my body feeling like today wasn't an off day. lol. First mistake was not stretching before working out. The second possible mistake was not drinking some sort of shake that was going to bring some sort restoration to my muscles or something. I have some Whey powder and some Creatine powder in my pantry. I am going to try one of those as my post workout snack tomorrow and I will be sure to let you guys know how it is, what kind it is and how to use it. If anyone has any advice on how to soothe sore muscles please comment with how.

HERE IS THE FINAL DAY!!!! Thank you very much for participating in my challenge.

Tomorrow is the last day of the challenge!!!! How do you all feel? Honestly I feel a difference in my ability to get into some poses. Warrior used to be a pain in the ass but, now I can do it without a struggle.(I do still feel the burn) Anyway in this video we will be doing yoga for better sleep

You know that strip of tissue that goes down from your hip to your knee. That's your IT band. That is our target are for this video. The IT bands get tight sometimes if  you do a lot of sitting, running or just don't exercise much.

Today she shows us how to relieve tension in our upper back and neck. This routine is sure to refresh your upper body and relieve some of that tightness in your neck.

Here is a quick 3 minute yoga challenge. This is the Flying Burpees Yoga Challenge that I found on www.zuzkalight.com. I completely works out the core and helps get your nice and toned. Take just 3 minutes out of your day and challenge yourself. 

Today we are doing a restorative yoga flow! Use a towel if you don't have a yoga strap for this routine. She will be showing us how to create length is the whole body through stretching out the legs and lower back.

I was referred to www.zuzkalight.com from a friend. They suggested I check her out when I told them that I am looking for a exercise routine for women that builds muscle and isn't for losing weight. Her body is so toned and she is in great shape. Some of the areas I want to work on are my arms and legs. I want to gain mass and since gaining weight from eating more food doesn't seem to be working, maybe it will with exercise to go along with it. She has routines on youtube and they are routines that actually work. After this yoga challenge is over, I will be posting her 30 day challenge. By the end of it your arms, legs and abs will look amazing. 

Today we are doing headstands!!  Make sure that you listen to your body with this workout.

Todays practice works on twists!!! Twists help stimulate vital organs and improves spinal health. Twists are also awesome for toning the mid-section. Hope you guys enjoy. Morgan

Day 18 is a head-toe yoga flow. It goes at a nice pace and would make a great addition to your personal routine.

This is is a full body flow that goes at a nice slow pace. It will have you feeling nice and limber when your done. It stretches you in all of the right places.

Ouch! is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of me trying to do a split. Thankfully in this routine I learned some great stretches that help me to ease into to yoga splits. Remember not to push yourself too far when attempting these. Listen to your body! When it says stop, please listen! I believe that you all will this.

This is an awesome yoga flow that will for sure have you feeling great! I plan to add this to my daily routine. The constant motion keeps the daily motions from getting boring and too repetitive. From doing these past 14 days of yoga I have learned new poses that I can add to the flow and therefore create my own. You all should try it. Things are always better when its customized to work with your body.