Sweating It: Workouts for Gym-phobic Petites

Hello again, everyone!  Sorry I haven't been able to blog lately.  Things have been absolutely crazy on my end for a few months now.  In May, I moved to a new city the day after my law school graduation. Then I started studying for the Bar Exam (which I took this week - yay!) that same weekend.  Needless to say, it has been a looooooooong stressful summer of going to bar review class, creating outlines, making flash cards, taking practice exams, and memorizing much more law than I ever thought possible!  Unfortunately, my new study schedule wreaked havoc on my regular routines.  I didn't sleep much.  I didn't eat well.  I haven't kept up with current events.  Some days I barely even saw the sun.  But one thing helped me keep my sanity this summer: Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred DVD!

I love, love, ♥LOVE♥ this video.  I don't know about you, but I'm not really a "gym" girl.  I like to move and be active, but the thought of running several miles on a treadmill or spinning on a bike going nowhere does not appeal to me.  I'd much rather go for a long walk, go dancing, play Lasertag or do something else that makes me sweat in a natural way.  After all, I'm not trying to lose weight, but rather just trying to look and feel as good as I can.  So I ordered this "30 Day Shred" DVD (after reading some of the nearly 2,000 FANTABULOUS reviews of it on Amazon) in an effort to squeeze a quick workout into each day.  All I have to say is -- TWO THUMBS UP!

Shaping Up: Workout Clothes for the Fit and Fab

Do you have a passion for health and fitness?

Do you enjoy working out and staying active?
Do you do yoga, pilates, or zumba?
Do you run, spin, or bike?

If so, then you know that petite women of every size and shape want properly fitting workout clothes.  Many of us know the frustration of sports bras that sit too low (hello, TJ Maxx clearance bras -- I'm talking to you!) or track pants that are waaaaaaay too long.  But you may not know that there are activewear styles designed with your petite frame in mind!

Now, I realize that most of us do not absolutely need petites activewear.  We can always get away with wearing shorts and a tee on the days that we plan to break a sweat.  But just because we can doesn't mean that we must!  I don't know about you, but I'm much more motivated to exercise or go to the gym if I feel good about the way I look in the process.  So that's why I suggest that we upgrade our workout wardrobes, ladies!  We petites now have more options than ever before to get fit and look fab at the same time!  So no more tripping over our pants legs.  No more rolling up the sleeves to our hoodies.  And no more shopping in the children's section for workout gear!   Here are some of the best-kept secrets for looking "nothing short of amazing" at the gym, the track, the yoga studio, and while lounging around the house...