Give Your Workout a Boost and a Blast From the Past

Thanks to Pandora's cardio dance playlist, I just re-discovered an amazing song that gave my workout a major boost today. Throw on your imaginary leg warmers and cutout sweatshirt and go crazy to Maniac from the Flashdance Soundtrack.

But be warned, even though they can't hear it, people around you might start thinking you are a maniac when they see the sudden boost of energy kick in, as the guy next to me on the eliptical machine who couldn't stop giving me strange looks clearly pointed out.  As Teresa from Real Housewives of New Jersey would say, "They are just jealous!"
 
Here are a few favorites on my workout/running playlist:

Dancing with Myself - Billy Idol
Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO (especially good for me when running uphill!)
Hello - Martin Solveig & Dragonette
Lose Control - Missy Elliott
Good Feeling - Flo Rida
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 (I will work out harder for Adam Levine...is that bad???)
Sunday Morning - No Doubt
Till the World Ends - Britney Spears (Sorry, I love Britney and the whoa oh oh oh oh oh ohhhh's)

What do you like to listen to when working out?

1/2 Marathon: Check That Off the Bucket List!

Not my bucket list! Oh, no! My hubby gets to check it off his! He finished his first half marathon (OC Half Marathon) this morning and the kids and I were so excited to see him at the finish!

Way to go, Daddy!

JoggerMom Virtual Marathon

Joggermom.com is doing something really cool in May - a virtual marathon!

The great news...you don't have to run 26.2 miles consecutively. Rather, you run or walk 26.2 miles in the month of May. And there are great prizes you can win for signing up!

Go to Joggermommarathon.com for all the details! Be sure to sign up soon!

What is Your Real Age?

I stumbled across a fun little test to figure out my "real age" based on my health and lifestyle. The test was put together by Oprah's favorite doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and his book writing partner, Dr. Michael Roizen.

Click here to check out the Real Age Test yourself. It takes 10-20 minutes to complete, but the results are very interesting.

My "real age" is 24.1...even though my chronological age is 30.8. (Not to brag or anything!) Take the test and comment back here what your real age is!

How to Look Thinner WITHOUT Working Out

Here is the situation...I am going on a little getaway this week, I want to look like her(above) when I am at the pool, and haven't had a chance to work out at tall (you know, it's called having kids!). Luckily, I found a couple of the tips from eHow on how you can look taller and thinner without stepping foot in a gym.

First off, Think about color. Pick an outfit that is one color. Pair a contrasting colored or textured blazer, cardigan, or overshirt with an outfit of one color. Pick a pantyhose color that will match your skirt or pants and your shoe color. Remember that black slims.

Secondly, elongate yourself. If you're short, don't wear big belts, they cut you in half. Choose longer skirts that are not as wide as they are long. Wear long necklaces and pendants. Pick a shoe that has a heel of an inch or better. Wear V-neck shirts. They will make your neck look longer. Always stand up straight and with confidence.

For more ideas on how to look like a taller and slimmer you, check out How to Look Taller and Slimmer at eHow.com.