Two Would Be Too Much

My cousin Tracy over at Recipe Swapping Momma wrote a great post about a weight loss contest she was having with some girls from her office. I really thought it was such a good idea the way the contest was being played. I hope you'll go read about it.


I told y'all I've been going to the gym and exercising. In fact, here's a snapshot of some of the girls in one of my classes. Can you pick me out? How about Nan? We're using the belly buster machine and having a LaParilla margarita at the same time.


Do y'all remember those belly belt things? My mom and dad had one when I was a kid. I used to get on it. It would absolutely shake your entire body, even your head would feel like it was vibrating. Hilarious. Evidently they didn't work so well or else they'd be in every home in the country. If it was that easy to get rid of fat and firm your muscles, wouldn't it be great?


But unfortunately, it isn't. So I find myself doing lots of this.

I've taken a few yoga classes and it is so very hard. I know I've heard it's relaxing, but I think the only relaxing pose I did was when we just sat on the floor and breathed. That felt pretty good. But I am a beginner and the second time was easier than the first. And the third time easier than the second.

I haven't seen this little gadget at my gym. I guess it didn't work too well either. Look closely at the ad. Remember the days of COD, when you could just pay your postman for what you ordered. Can't imagine that happening these days.

I wonder how long the company that sold this stayed in business. I doubt very long with their "11" day guarantee. What's up with 11? Why not 10 like most? I guess the big changes occurred on that 11th day.


Now I have seen these at my gym. I haven't seen any men in suits or women in dresses or even men in bathing suits on them though. Thank goodness. That would be kinda gross. I guess this one really works.


What I'm getting at with this post is this. I have this crazy mindset that doesn't let me go on a diet and exercise at the same time. I mean, it's too much. I have made some simple changes in my diet and that's the best I'm able to do. Exercising and getting in shape is taking priority right now.

Perhaps I will look this company down and see if I can still get a can of their product.


Which, BTW, must not have worked very well either since I don't see it on my local grocers shelf.

I hope that working out and the small changes in my diet will keep me from having to order my spring and summer clothes from here.

I would much rather look like her.

And thankfully, I will say that I haven't seen anyone dressed like that at my gym either. But when I get my body to look like hers, I just might.

Till next time, when I'll be writing from my heaven on earth, Tybee, LLL.