Friday, January 16, 2009

If Momma Ain't Happy....

Ain't nobody happy. It was SEVEN degrees on my way to work this morning. Since this frigid weather hasn't been accompanied by any nice, Southern, city-stopping snow, I am pretty grouchy about it. By the time I got home from work, I was extremely grumpy. Look what precious Mr. Lipstick showed me to cheer me up.

He's baaaaack! It's Sham-Wow Vince hawking some other necessity.I do love The Vince, but even I have to admit that this picture is a little creepy. The infomercial is to die for though.

Now for an exercise update, 'cause I know y'all just can't wait...today was Day Three of my attempt at getting toned and gorgeous. I felt too sore for Jillian, so I decided to see what Fitness TV on Comcast had to offer. I began with Tank Top Arms. It was too easy. I am sure I only think this because of the previous two days of Jillian.

Next was Flirty Girl Fitness-Booty Beat. Oh my...what a complete waste of time. Not only was it absurdly easy, words cannot express how ridiculous I felt doing it. This *may* be useful if you are about to turn 21, plan on hitting the clubs, and need some, um, "dance moves."

Last was Pilates Abs. It was soooo hard. The only problem...it was soooo boring. I guess I got a decent enough workout, but I should have just gone with Jillian. Sigh. Oh, well-live and learn.

So what is your favorite workout video of all time? Mine is still Cindy Crawford "The Next Challenge."My college roommates and I used to do this workout all the time. It is the perfect workout if you have 65 minutes to spare. Maybe I am biased, but I don't think it looks outdated even though it was released 16 years ago. Yep, 16 years ago. Raise your hand if you feel old. Me too.

ETA: Tonight when I was telling JBB goodnight, he gently patted my stomach. Then he said, "I like to touch your tummy, Mommy. It's soft...like a pizza." I laughed the equivalent of twenty crunches.

12 comments:

Polka Dots & Protein Bars said...

Gilad is the most amazing workout instructor ever. Perhaps it's his exotic voice or his curly fro. I'm not sure, but his line of Gilad's Body is awesome... "jab, cross, block, jab, together..." I can hear him now...

sunshinesls said...

Wow...I feel like I have worked out just reading your posts...now I'm tired! I did Body for Life a few years ago...it works good!

Mojito Maven said...

I have all of Cindy Crawford's workout video!! They are truly the best. The workout where you do like a million squats nearly killed me. I still use that video to this day!!!

Kappa Prep said...

I have watched this infomercial and was almost sold on this product. It is looks AMAZING!

Europafox said...

Helllllooo! happy New year to all the fabulous Lipstick family! I feel incredibly guilty reading about your workouts, as I sit here, eating a pile of mini snickers. oops! Totally with you on the CIndy C video - did it for years and it was fab. I also love the Elle MacPherson workout. As for flirty girl booty business or whatever its called - sounds like fascinating fun!!!

Something In The Glass said...

Hey, you should be proud of yourself just for TRYING those workouts. I ran this morning for the first time in months and it was not impressive. Keep up the fitness updates, they motivate me!!! :o)

WendyB said...

Thanks for reminding me why I don't have kids -- too much honesty!

Misplaced Rebel said...

I had to laugh about your little boy's comments. I get the same kind of thing from my little guy. It's either "Your tummy is big. Is there a baby in your tummy?" or "Your tummy is squishy." Yes, dear, it is, but I'm trying. Oh, am I trying! Hope those sore muscles of yours ease up a little.

morewineplease said...

I have a couple Yogo videos I love...

And for the record..pizza is not really soft, so you are still cool!

Muffy said...

Vince IS creepy but also FASCINATING!!! I can't look away!!!

suzannah said...

so when i said i almost never buy stuff on tv...maybe that was a lie. i have some windsor pilates, but my fave are the firm videos that go with my sweet-awesome transfirmer. love it!

fashion herald said...

this reminds me of how my cat always chooses my belly, and not my husbands, to knead with his paws!