Workouts That I LOVE!!

My mom is a great influence on my life in a million ways.  Growing up, health and nutrition was a big deal in our family.  Maybe my mom was trying to help us avoid our dad's bad eating habits (although, I have to admit, I still ended up with my fair share...I have a hard time eating vegetables and I love ice cream....) But my mom still served us healthy meals and exercise was apart of her daily routine.  I grew up doing exercises videos with my mom like The Firm (which I still LOVE), Denise Austen, and Kathy Smith.  I may have tried every exercise program in existence!!  I've done the gym thing (and LOVE spinning classes), but right now, working out at home fits in with my lifestyle.  I LOVE The Beachbody workouts, specifically the ones created by Chalene Johnson because I have so much fun with her workouts. 
I think I have undiagnosed Adult ADD, and to avoid burnout, I can never do the same workout every day.  I have to mix things up and try new things.  That's why the Beachbody Showcase Pack was the perfect thing for me.  Plus it's fun to try them all! 
I got my showcase pack last year and I've had an absolute blast going over all of the different programs and trying the new workouts. Six of Beachbody's most popular programs are included in the showcase pack, along with three super bands and a squishy ball. Hip Hop Abs, Turbo Jam, P90X, Power 90, Slim in 6, and Yoga Booty Ballet...over 35 workouts!!! I can do a different workout for each day of the month and still not repeat any...which for me and my easily burned out, easily bored self...is just what I needed to get me up and going.
Currently, I'm working out with ChaLEAN Extreme.  It's mostly a strength training program.  It's awesome and I LOVE it.  Now that the weather is nice, I also run several days a week and I'm training for a race this fall!!
So there you go!!  I think in order to have a successful fitness routine, you need to find what works for you, mix things up, and have fun!!!  Make sure you're Lovin The Livin!!

According to The Culprit and The Cure, here are some benefits of exercise:
* Regular physical activity can impact the mental and emotional aspects of life and improve your quality of life.  Exercise is like a combination of psychotherapy, physical therapy, and stress management--all concentrated in one 30 minute session!
* Get more physical activity; your endurance will increase and your body will change.
* With physical activity comes protection against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers.
* Any increases in physical activity provide benefits, especially for those who are sedentary.
* Get physically active and you will help keep your bones strong, help prevent depression, and experience an improved quality of life.
* Accumulate 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. With a minimum of 2 days a week of strength training.
* Each pound of muscle uses about 25 calories every day.  That may not seem like much, but over a month or year, it adds up.  That's why having muscle helps prevent weight gain.  Losing muscle makes you more likely to gain weight!!