It's not my workout...it's my morning

I'm trying to make that statement a reality. I havesignificant neck and back pain. It is definately held in better check when I do a simple 10 minute AM Yoga. And, I feel increased energy as well as a happier sense of being!! When I first got back into healthy living, I would count that as my exercise for the day. now, I want to make it part of my every day routine. That's the whole point of this blog. When I put it in writing, it's more likely to happen. Today, it didn't, but I'm going to work in a 20 minute power yoga before my General Hospital Workout. For those who haven't experienced that yet. It's an amazing circuit training that can be as challanging as you make it. Cardio on the commercials (jumping jacks, knee repeaters, run up and down the stairs, skaters, ...whatever you want. It only lasts about 3 minutes, and the goal is just to get your heart pumping again. During the show, it's weight training. I usualy switch betwween legs and arms for the first 45 minutes and hit the abs during the last segment. DONT FORGET TO STRETCH AFTERWARDS!!

Yummy Breakfast...(No effort) I threw some frozen strawberries and blueberries in the microwave for about 30 seconds to soften and made some steel cut oats. The juice created from the fruit gave my breakfast a fun color and a sweet taste. So, I didn't need to add butter, sugar or milk. SO YUM. And, I measured my serving. It did look rediculously small. But, I am stuffed now. The fiber will do the trick if you give it a minute to set in. I also saw a really cool recipie on Dr. Oz...visit his website to check it out. They used avacado instead of butter in a killer chocolate mouse...Might have to try this one myself.

Going to keep some roasted soybeans with me all day to fight off any cravings and try to keep with small meals every few hours. The challenge for the day is to drink a glass of water each hour. Something needs to get that back into my routine.

So...goals for the weekend...MORE WATER, 10 minutes of yoga as soon as I get up and ENJOY every minute.