Day 12 of the 200 Reps Challenge

I don't know about you, but my butt is sore from all these squats and lunges. Just sayin'. 20 Lateral Raises (targets medial deltoids) 20 Stability Ball Reverse Extensions (targets back, butt, and hips) Perform this set ten times for a total of 200 Lateral Raises and 200 Stability Ball…

Slow-Cooking Roasted Chicken Soup Recipe

Review of Dr. McDougall's Ready to Serve Soups I received all of the above soups from Dr. McDougall's Right Soups about a month ago but kept putting off reviewing them because I kept feeling I should try them again. I've given up and might as well review them now. What…

Day Ten of the 200 Reps Challenge

20 Mountain Climbers (targets legs, core, and cardio) 20 Shoulder Shrugs (targets shoulders) Complete this set for a total of 200 Mountain Climbers and 200 Shoulder Shrugs! For the Mountain Climbers: 1. Get down on a mat in push up position, feet and hands shoulder-width apart. Bend your right knee…

Book Review: Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Cookbook

You might remember when I reviewed Tosca Reno's The Eat Clean Diet for Family and Kids and interviewed her last year. She's back again with a brand new cookbook!* This book is gorgeous. She includes some recipes from her other cookbook, such as how to make yogurt cheese and her…

Day Eight of the 200 Reps Challenge

20 Seated Rows (targets back muscles, especially rhomboids and middle traps) 20 Lunges (targets thighs and glutes) Perform this set ten times for a total of 200 Seated Rows and 200 Lunges! For the Seated Rows: 1. Sit on a mat on the floor with your legs straight out in…

Day Six of the 200 Reps Challenge

20 jumping jacks (targets cardio and also the lower body) 20 bird dogs (targets entire core) Do this set ten times for a total of 200 jumping jacks and 200 bird dogs! For the jumping jacks: 1. Place your feet wide apart. Jump your feet inward as your arms go…

Day Five of the 200 Reps Challenge

A couple of oldies but goodies today! 20 push ups (targets pectorals, shoulders, and triceps) 20 bicycle crunches (targets abs, particularly obliques) Complete the above set ten times for a total of 200 push ups and 200 bicycle crunches! For the push ups: 1. Get down on your front on…

Day Three of the 200 Reps Challenge

Remember to answer this month's poll! It feels so good to have that burn back in the arms and legs. It's been a while since I've felt that! I keep forgetting that I don't have boot camp or someone else to whip me into shape. It's important to take responsibility…