Operation: Keep It Tight

"Operation:  Keep it Tight" is a cute lil' moniker I've given to my workout regimen.  I'm very much into "keeping it tight".  It's great for health and just makes me feel good, not to mention what it does for my appearance. *smile* For those who'd like to know, I workout about 3-4 times a week.  Nothing special, nothing spectacular--just a good clean workout for about 30-45 minutes.  I tend to jump on the treadmill at the YMCA or go run outside for about 25-30 minutes.  I don't always run that full amount, I sometimes powerwalk some of that.  I do try to make sure at least 15 minutes of that time was actual jogging.  Next, if I'm at the Y, I do a little weight training......



I tend to focus more on my arms (biceps, triceps), shoulders, back, and abs.  I don't do much weight training on my legs because I feel like they get a good enough workout from running/walking, and also from the fact that I usually end my workout with 7-10 minutes on the StairMaster machine.



That contraption above is KILLER!  It's great for the legs and also works those gluteous maximus muscles, i.e. whips that butt into shape.  Like I'd mentioned earlier, I only use it for 7-10 minutes at a pretty brisk speed.

Also, for the moms out there who might be reading this, a lot of the time when I'm running/outside my little one is with me in his jog stroller.  Now, I know the "Cadillac" of jog strollers is the B.O.B. brand, but if you want a really nice affordable brand of jog stroller--I personally own a Schwinn (they also make the InStep brand).  The one pictured below is exactly like my Schwinn (except mine is blue).  This particular model they only make under the InStep brand as of now.



So there you have it.  My very simple workout regimen.  I'm on a mission to stay in shape.  Operation: Keep it Tight is in full effect.  Ten-four, over and out.  :)

Luv Her Look: Gywneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow  attends an evening of shopping to benefit Baby Buggy at the Balenciaga boutique on Wednesday (July 28th) in East Hampton, NY.  Also in attendance were Jerry & Jessica Seinfeld (pictured).


I absolutely love Gwyn's style.  She's a perfect example of showing how a woman who is 30+, a wife AND mother can still dress young and fresh.  I guess I'll go workout now...

(pic courtesy of justjared.com)

Intro...

So, I'm finally starting a blog.

Back during the height of the Myspace popularity, I was a fairly avid blogger, but a lot has happened since then. (That's an understatement).  I use to blog about the happenings of my life--dating stories, life in Miami, life of a party girl, etc.  Well since then, I've gotten married, become a mom (a stay at home one at that), and moved to Atlanta, GA.  In the words of a reggae song "hot gyal become housewife".






During this time, I've come to learn that transitioning to that "next phase" in life isn't so automatic.  It has taken me some time to find and figure out what things will now bring joy, fun, and satisfaction to my life--dancing on tables in nightclubs won't cut it anymore. haha  Of course, home life, i.e. husband and kids, should be the main sources of joy and entertainment, but I think it's still very important for a person entering the "next phase" to keep some connection to the true essence of who they are.  And I'm still figuring it all out.
So this is the place where I'll share my thoughts and things (music, products, social stuff, fashion, etc) that make me happy, maybe put you all on to some new things.  Basically, this is just all about me.  Hope you enjoy!